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OpenStudy (anonymous):

How is a lithium atom (Li) different from a lithium ion (Li+)?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

help

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@abb0t

OpenStudy (souvik):

the + sign indicates that there is one electron less in Li+ than Li the removed electron is from the outermost shell of the Li atom..

OpenStudy (isaiah.feynman):

Don't forget an ion is still an atom. :P only with a non zero net charge.

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